Calendar: What's going on in area churches? (March 7-April 17)

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Mar 7, 2014 at 12:01 AMMar 7, 2014 at 8:29 AM

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Staff Reports

THIS WEEK (March 7-14)

Friday

- St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby, will hold a fish fry from 6-8 p.m. every Friday through April 18. The events are open to the public and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 11946. The meals will include two pieces of fish (one in child’s portion), fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw and choice of drink. Limited quantities of baked fish will also be available. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children, $ 25 for any size family. Proceeds will go to local charities and to support the works of the Knights of Columbus.

- Crouse United Methodist Church, 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, will host a spring marketplace from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds from the food sales and a portion of each vendor’s sales will support the mission work of the church. The marketplace will feature an ultra chic prom and bridal boutique with new brand-name gowns and dresses from $9.99 to $199.99 with unique accessories, a nail salon, Mary Kay products and more. Also available will be Easter and Mother’s Day gift baskets, handmade crafts and pottery. Homemade baked goods and hot dogs will also be sold. Crouse UMC is just off Old N.C. 150 on Main Street in Crouse, across from the post office. For more information, call Mildred at 704-472-0032.

- Corinth Baptist Church, 324 Corinth Church Road, Casar , will host a barbecue. Dine-in, all-you-can-eat for $10 includes barbecue pork or chicken, slaw, hushpuppies, baked beans, buns, pickles, desserts, tea, water and coffee. Carry out for $9 includes choice of one meat, slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies or buns, pickles and dessert. Plates for children ages 5-10 are $6, and younger than 5 eat free. Boston butts, slaw, buns and sauce for $35, and chicken halves are $5 each.

Sunday

- Pilgrim Baptist Church, 241 Pilgrim Road, Ellenboro, will host a praise and worship concert with JC and Company at 11 a.m. Reservations are not required, and there’s no charge for the concert. For information, call 704-692-2439.

- Washington Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, will host “Rock the Sanctuary” at 3 p.m. It will be an open mic showcase of gospel talent sponsored by the Youth and Young Adult departments of WMBC. The Rev. Curtis Rice will be master of ceremony, and the event will feature WMBC Youth Praise Team, WMBC Praise Dancers, A&A Ministry, Kingdom People, Chosen Identity, Divine Praisers, N da Game Productionz , saxophonist Raymond Hunt, poet April Roberts and many more. For more information, email glennfam2000@gmail.com, or visit Rock the Sanctuary on Facebook .

- Central United Methodist Church, on the corner of East Marion and Washington streets in Shelby, will host a gospel singing event at 4 p.m. Talent from six local United Methodist Churches will combine to present a program of “good old” gospel music and praise. No admission charge. A love offering will be taken for the benefit of, equally, the new men’s and women’s shelters being built in Shelby.

- Living Waters Christian Ministries, 505 Blanton St., Shelby, will host a rededication of its building at 5 p.m. with Bishop Nathan J. Anderson, presiding prelate of Warriors Armed and Ready Fellowship Ministries International of Charlotte. For more information, call 980-980-5422.

Thursday

- Brian Free and Assurance in concert for Carolina Gospel Music Association 2013-14 series (make up for Feb. 13 concert canceled because of snow), 7 p.m. at R-S Central High School Auditorium, 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton. A spaghetti supper served before the concert. Plates are a minimum donation of $7. Tickets at the door are $12. For more information, call 828-287-3356 or 828-245-6746.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 15

- Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 6753 N.C. 182, Cherryville, will hold its annual fish fry from 4-8 p.m. Funds will be used for missions and the building fund — donations only. Meal will include fish with all the trimmings.

- Good Samaritan Fellowship Baptist Church, 305 Crawford St., Shelby, will host a benefit program at 5 p.m. The program will feature The Good Samaritan Gospel Choir, of Shelby; The Tellaneers, of Forest City; The New Vocalairs, of Shelby ;The New Singing Five Stars, of Shelby; Horizon Choir, of Charlotte; and other guests from surrounding areas, with special guest Faithful Redeemers, of Charlotte.

March 16

- Hopper’s Chapel Baptist Church, 415 W Graham St., Shelby, will host the 10th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Robert E. Coleman and family at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The morning speaker will be Dr. Fred Gibson and Greater Providence Baptist Church of Charlotte. The afternoon speaker will be Pastor Frankie L. Smith and Mount Zion AME Zion Church of Hickory Grove, S.C.

- Mountain View Baptist Church, 119 E. Double Shoals Road, Lawndale, will hold the 10th anniversary of the Nevater Camp Songbirds at 3 p.m. Featured singers will be the Camp Sisters of Mountain View Church and the Gospel Supremes of Shelby, and many other groups are invited. For more information, call Marie Bell at 704-449-0366 or Denise Danso at 704-297-9873.

- The Usher Ministry of Community Baptist Church, 3548 Rube Spangler Road, Lawndale, will hold its annual Usher Day at 3 p.m. Pastor Benny Thomas and his congregation of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Vale will be the guest preacher.

- Carolina Gospel Association 2013-14 Concert featuring the Inspirations and Golden Valley Crusaders at 7 p.m. at R-S Central High School Auditorium, 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton. A spaghetti supper served before the concert. Plates are a minimum donation of $7. Tickets at the door are $12. For more information, call 828-287-3356 or 828-245-6746.

March 23

- Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain, will hold a revival March 23-26 with the guest evangelist Dr. J. Mike Minnix . Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 23, and 6:45 p.m. March 24-26. Each service will begin with a time of praise and worship with special music. A nursery will be provided for infants through age 3. This revival is for all people from all churches and denominations as well as those who have never attended church. Come expecting a blessing. For more information, call 704-739-8055, or www.EastsideBaptistKM.org

- New Providence Full Gospel Church, 947 George Brown Road, Crouse, will host an appreciation service for Prophetess Shirley Brooks at 3 p.m. Speaker will be Pastor Les Howard of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Waco. Come and help us celebrate our first lady. For information, call 704-732-9644 or 704-732-9645.

- Zion Hill Baptist Church, 8173 Old N.C. 18, Lawndale, will have a community yard sale from 8 a.m.-noon. Spaces are available to the public for $10. Reservations are needed, so please call 704-538-8551 by March 24. Zion Hill is five miles south of South Mountain State Park.

April 6

- JC & Company will host a praise and worship concert at 11 a.m. at Chase Baptist Church, 1725 Harris Henrietta Road, Mooresboro . The public is invited to this free program. For information, call 828-657-6135.

April 12

- The Christian Artist Series Team of Elizabeth Baptist Church presents Ernie Haase and Signature Sound at 7 p.m. in the church Christian Life Center, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby. General admission tickets are $15. Tickets will be available in the church office Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays after the worship services. Tickets can be purchased by mail by sending a check made out to Elizabeth Baptist Church and enclosing a self-addressed, stamped envelope. For a small fee, you may purchase tickets by credit card online at www.itickets.com/events/319357.

April 17

- Carolina Gospel Association 2013-14 Concert featuring the Crist Family and In His Glory at 7 p.m. at R-S Central High School Auditorium, 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton. A spaghetti supper served before the concert. Plates are a minimum donation of $7. Tickets at the door are $12. For more information, call 828-287-3356 or 828-245-6746.

May 8

- Carolina Gospel Association 2013-2014 Concert, The Hoppers and the Royal Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. at R-S Central High School Auditorium, 641 U.S. 221, Rutherfordton. A spaghetti supper served before the concert. Plates are a minimum donation of $7. Tickets at the door are $12. For more information, call 828-287-3356 or 828-245-6746.

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